High Fashion Comes To Lakeland

By Matt Wright While many in Lakeland are excited about the new businesses opening or slated to open, one retailer that’s quietly being talked about...

Lakeland Hires New Finance Director

At last evening’s Board of Commissioners meeting, it was announced a new Finance Director has been hired to oversee the city’s finances. The role...

Boba Society Brings Bubble Tea And Other Unique Treats To Lakeland

by Matt Wright Stressed but excited. That’s how Lisa Nguyen described her feelings today with the opening of her Asian bubble tea bar, Boba Society,...

Hyneman Development Ashmont Gains Approval

At the Lakeland Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting on Thursday evening, John Hyneman’s development, now called Ashmont, finally won approval from the BOC. This...

Activate IV Opening Soon At The Lake District. Commitment To Wellness Concept Continues.

by Matt Wright According to Yehuda Netanel, developer for The Lake District, Activate IV, a wellness recovery center that focuses on vitamin IV drips, B-12...

Family Is What Makes Frost Bake Shop Special

by Matt Wright When I walked into the new Frost Bake Shop location at The Lake District I could tell owner Kristi Kloos had a...

New Hotel Coming To The Lake District

by Matt Wright It looks like a new hotel around the I-40 interchange is finally coming to fruition. According to officials at The Lake District,...

Economic Development Council Considering Retail Recruiters

The monthly EDC (Economic Development Council) will meet tomorrow, September 23, at 5:30 at City Hall. The board is expected to hear from competing...